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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
Personal sMentlons'

N Mm; G. stahlnecker. Of New
ass !. listed !, Naval Cadet John Sheehan
M 4, y she Naval Academy.
IL / s sai +. Wallis, of Boston,
I'M VISITING Annapolis.
sss.,.So hn X, Cowen and Chas. J.
'purs g ot Baltimore. were before The
|ssaes A J, Ireland. who has been
|sksess S y MS home for some time by
'ss' vas able 10 be out to-day
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

lss blue birds and the robbins, the
" asfeingers of spring. have put in
~ appearance, and in the early morn
Y RFeaed on the tops of the trees in
rs N the cleaning sunlight, can
aeard theirwelcome and familiar notes.
n !: . Neslaer OF the past few days would
.,'se shat Tue backbone of winter has
- e'OAen, which we hope is the case.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
The B. 4 0. Telegraph Co.

The Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph
Iampany is pushing its line towards An
'apols, The wires and poles have reach.
she Short Line Roilroad bridge, on
Z Severn River side, and the entire line
liseen Baltimore and Annapolis, ii Is
'spec'ed, will be in working order in a
~, while. This will give Annapolis
ne lines Of telegraph.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

In reply to letter written by the Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners,
under instructions of the Board to w. II.
Weaver, the contractor for Severn River
bridge in reference to its completion, Mr.,
Weaver says Every effort shall be
made TO complete the bridge at an early
day The very severe weather of the past
has been great drawback in the premis-
es, but trusting that the weather viii open
and become milder, thereby permitting
the rapid completion of the work. No
vember 9Th was the time the contract was
to have been completed, but on account
of some unavoidable delays the Commits
sioners extended the time, thirty days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
Sad AnlictiOn.

The family circle of Mr.. II. NJ. Pindell,
residing near Bristol, in the Eighth dis
iret was WISHED by the messenger of
death on Sunday and bright and inter
|sang little girl was taken from their
midst, and on yesterday the second one,
) bright boy fell a victim to that destroy
a Of these innocent ones, diphtheria, and
An third one critically ill.,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

The steamer Governor Hamilton reach
|el here this morning from Chester river,
|vhere she has been assisting the sloop
Mary Compton in that district, and left
his afternoon on her beat. The sloop
Vary Compton, Capt. Wilson, which has
been trolet up in Chester river, is free
gam and on her beat. Capt. Turner re-
boris 20 violations.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
Lost His Sateh.ll

M NJ. ! Moore, agent for the Singer
~ IL ~, aa Company, while driving
~ oss - county road leading to South
|sea 1 4 ss Icy lsss week, lost out of his
NE r ssscaell containing a number 81, If
'raAiiar. h - and tools belonging 10 the
Eses ~ yss s a British bulldog re-
mo Ao 49,. Moore 70. hopes they have fall.
d recn s,s' laads and that he may be
l Il bes 'n n.i, them again, as the articles
e use to any one but him
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
legal HOLIDAYS this Year.

Tn, next legal holiday will be Wash.
lnglons Birthday, Tuesday, February,
ssa Good Friday, on the Sth of April ;
Decoration or Memorial Day, Monday,
Nav S0th independence Day, Monday,
luly 9TH; Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,
November gath Christmas Day, Mon
daY, Dec. Goth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

A .ss congregation of the First NJ. f
~, ~. gave their pastor, Rev. DIR. Leech,
s., surprise last night. About
- - 81 seven scores of good people
- sss IN. vending their way TO the par
- ~ via packages. all of which con.
nm IN useful T articles for the pastor and
49,, y Tue surprise was perfect and In
~ 49, ~. VIC good telling existing between
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
Good One.

An exchange says that IAN uptown man
.rt twenty five cents TO learn how TO
m,Ee dftv dollars a week at home, work
N on a capital Of one dollar, and recelv-
n the following printed slip Fish for
loos. as do.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
He Is The Man We want !.

He will give you satisfaction He makes
Good Work, and will please YOU. He make
a first-class set OF single Harness for 900
And double set for $%S.OO
Hand-Made.
Repairing promptly astended to ct reasonable
prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
j. S. MCCAIN,
nov.s-tfl 50 Maryland Ave
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
ORPHANS Court.

IN Che Orphans Court to-day letters Of
administration were granted to Miss Liz.
M J. Davis, on the personal estate of
Mrs Ann II. Davis. The account sales
h The personal estate of w. l.. Dorsey,
we're presented and passed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

Dangerous Sport.

A number of smallboys are in the habit
of congregating after school hours at the
foot of Gloucester street, at the end OF
Spa bridge, and there engage in all man
ner of dangerous sports. Some get on
large blocks of floating ice and by the aid
of the bridge sail around in dexteTious
manner, unconscious Of the danger they
are running. while others amuse themsel-
YES by stepping from blocks OF floating
ice on the shore. The water here is very
deep. and mis-step or the giving way of
the ice, would precipitate them into .
watery grave. The police should give an
eve to this place and drive them OF.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25
Unqualified Pralse.--C

Unqualified PraISe.-G. X. Keller,
druggist, Harrisburg, Pa, says: Almost
daily hear the most enthusiastic. praise
of your Petroline Poroused Plasters from
customers who have obtained prompt re-
lief" Sold by druggists and Worthing
ton & Co., agents, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

.,,. ,sper is circulated and read by
I.nIe in Annapolis, than any other
So pubIi.hed here, and IL Is the best
rsaium for ADVERTISING
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

YOlina Cordial is the most strengthe en-
ing and invigorating tonic now offered for
Will prevent and cure chills, and fevers.
dyspepsia, &c. For sale by all druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

ny reliable, Protestant, Christian family,
n that would like to adopt bright, inter
esting LITTLE BOY of four years, can do so
by calling at 40 MARYLAND AVENUE, j25
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

MinOt's Dentifrfce will beautifully
whiten the teeth insure healthy gums
and sweeten the breath. Perfectly harm
less, and can be used without the least in
Jury to the same. Price % cents per bot
tie. For sale by all druggists,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-01-25

"QuintOleO." GREAT MALARIA
and FEVER and AGUE REMEDY. Reliable,
safe and efficient Price so cen per bot
tie. For sale by all Druggists.ts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01
Middlebrook items.
e.. 4l>n XLInnIArIA

Middlebrook Items.
lReported for the VIRGINIANl
Since my last our village has been sad
dened by the death of Mr.. Henry Splitter
which occurred on the 18th of August
Decd had been married only about II
months. He leaves a young wife, daugh
ter of Mordecia Smith of this place. Mr..
Splitter was comfortably situated and was
highly esteemed, peaceable and industri-
Gus. His age was 38 years.
81 have seen death descend in sudden night,
On manhood's middle day."
Died in this place on Tuesday, Aug. l6,
Nelson johnson, very aged colored man.
He claimed to be 1902 years old. but it is
thought that this is mistake.
The Rev. Mr.. Gumbert, pastor OF Grace
and st. Johns church preached his farewell
sermon on Sunday last. His future lnten-
lions have not learned.
A painful accident occurred near Green
vile on Thursday last. Mrs. Kate Smiley,
wife of James Smiley, in company with a
boy named John Campbell. who lives with
Mr.. Smiley, undertook to go to the Green
vile Mill in spring wagon. They were
detained for some time at the mill and the
horse taken out of the wagon. On re-
hitching to return home, the boy omitted
to fasten a part of the harness, conse-
quently as they descended the grade neal
the depot, the horse could not hold, and
becoming unmanageable, dashed down the
steep bank at the lower side of the road
Mrs. Smiley seeing her danger, sprang Out
and falling, broke her leg above the KNEE
short off, and dislocated her shoulder. Sht
is lying in Greenville at the house Of Mr.
Myers, from whence she cannot be re
moved to her home for some weeks II
come. w. H. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

DEATH OF Mrs. JANE STERLING.-On
the 26th of August, at her late residence
in this place, Mrs. Jane Sterling. relict OF
Mr.. Samuel Sterling, died in the 10Th
year of her age. The deceased had suffer-
ed for number of years from fibrous
cancer of the breast, but bore her affection
calmly and uncomplainingly. Kind friends
administered to her wants .and comfort,
and soothed her last moments by tender
attention. Mrs. Sterling's maiden name
was Buchanan, sister of Charles and Alex.
Buchanan, of Missouri. She was also a
relative of the late B. f. Cootes, whose
surviving wife was unremitting in her
minlstrations. and thoughtful and affec-
tionate in every Office that the helpless
condition of the deceased required. Her
remains were conveyed to Harrisonburg,
accompanied by Maj. J. w. Newton, and
the last rites and ceremonies performed
by Rev. L. G. Miller, of that place, before
depositing them by the side of her deceas-
ed husband in Woodbine Cemetery. AT
one time Mrs. Sterling, with her husband,
resided in Harrisonburg, where she had
many friends among the Oldest residents
there, who were panied to hear of her
death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Friday last the Staunton club went tt
Harrisonburg to play the return game with
that club. 1t resulted in defeat of the
Stauntons by score of 35 to 20. Our boys
complain very bitterly of the unjust decis
ions of the umpire and the unfair treat
ment they received. We regret this ex'
ceedingly, for there are no people more
hospitable than those Of old Rockingham,
and it is unfortunate that any such impress
sion should have been created as that
which resulted from the occasion of which
we write.
ROANOKE VS.. STAUNTON.
Tie finest amateur club in Virginia is
that of Roanoke. 1t is the pride of the
"Magic City, and well deserves the
strong hold it has gained on popular favor.
Monday last the first Of a series of games
between the Roanokes and Stauntons was
played at the Fair Grounds in the presence
of good sized audience. The game was
called at $3.50 O'Clock by umpire Ober-
dorfer The score was as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01


THE HORSE MARKET. - Our usually
amiable friend of the Rockingham Register
has worked himself up to high degree OF
excitability over the assurance OF perma
nent horse market in Staunton. He seems
to think that the effort being made by our
people has emanated from desire to hui
initiate Harrisonburg, and not for the
purpose of benefitting both buyer and
seller of horses. Let US assure him that
he is as much mistaken in this, as in his
assumed fact that but half dozen horses
were sold here last court day, and they at
such exorbitant rates as to preclude
future operations in that line. One buyer
alone purchased over dozen, and declared
they were the best and cheapest lot he had
ever taken from the Valley.
We are not surprised that our friend, who
isaccustomed to overlook broad unobstruct-
ed acres, should feel somewhat confined
within the streets of a city. and innocently
announce that Staunton is no place for
horse racing. That is true, and the evil
dent reason therefore may dawn upon him
after few years, if he will discard the
green goggles, travel a little. and rub off
the rural simplicity of his surroundings
We once heard of countryman who left
New York in disgust because after hunt
ing all night he failed to tree coon in
Central Park. Upon reaching home, he
proclaimed to all his neighbors that the
talk about New York being grand place
to live was all humbuggery-a man would
be fool to bury himself in such hole
AS a result of such a reputation. the
growth of the Metropolis was stopped at
once, and such we fear will be the fate Of
Staunton, if the wrath of our contemporary
is not appeased.
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Earned runs, Roanokes l two base hits.
Irwin, Taylor. Brodie, I, Beck. 2. Hit by
pitched balls, Irwin, Hendry. Struck out,
Irwin, O'Connor, German, 2; Ayres, Do
lin, Wigmore 2, Harlan 2, Gardner, Hendry.
Passed balls, Telfair 8, Hendry 2. Wild
pitches, Brodie, I. Time of game 2 hours
and ten minutes. The strength of the
Roanokes was their fine fielding.
TUESDAYS GAME.
The second game was called about the
same hour on Tuesday, Staunton being
again at the bat. The feature of the game
was long, low drive to centre that car
ried the ball over the fence, scoring a home
run for Beck, and the longest hit ever
made on the grounds. Ford, of the Roam
okes, was the umpire. and splendid one
he was. his decisions being quick, positive
and correct. He came nearer pleasing the
crowd than any man we have ever seen in
that delicate position. From the first he
gained the confidence of all, and held it
almost unquestioned to the end.
The score was as follows.
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Renublicans of Augusta.

The Republican County Committee met
last Saturday in this place on the call OF
the chairman. The object of the meeting
was to adopt plan OF action.in the coming
election for members of the legislature
1t was determined to call Mass COnven
tion of the Republicans of the county, tC
in October, to place two candidates in the
field to be supported in November next
1t was also determined to address a clrcu'
lar to the Republicans of the county, warn
ing them against participating, either d.
rectly or indirectly. in the Democratic prl-
mary or perambulating ballot box. That
address will be submitted to the public in
few days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01


DISSOLUTION AND CoPARTNERSHIP.-
The copartnership of the prosperous and
popular wholesale concern of Gooch. Hoge
& Co., expires by limitation to-day, and
the firm will be dissolved. Its successor
will be the firm of Hoge & Hutchinson,
composed of Messrs. G. E. Hoge and
Henry Hutchinson, both of whom were
members of the old house, and both OF
extended business experience and ample
means. The foundation laid in the sue
cessful career of the old house would be
a guarantee of the future OF the new, IT
any guarantee were needed where two
such men as Messrs. Hoge and Hutchin-
son are concerned. Mr.. G. G. Gooch, the
retiring partner, is extensively engaged in
railroad contracts, which together with
other business interests demand his entire
attention,
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Earned runs. Roanokes 5, Stauntons l..
Two base hits, Ayres, NEWMAN, Gardner,
Harlan. Home runs, Beck. Struck out,
O'Uonner 2, German 8. Staples, Beck,
Gardner. Double plays, Telfair to Staples;
Beck to Harlan to NEWMAN. Passed balls,
Fretwell 3, Hendry 8. Time, 2 hours 20
minutes.
Yesterday the Sd and last game was
played, the score of innings being as fol.
lows: otauntons, 2; Roanokes, IS.
The Roanokes left yesterday, carrying
with them the best wishes of our people
who will remember with pleasure thei1
visit here, and anxiously look for theil
return.
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Mixed spices-taking the lead-call and
buy, at g. G. Wheat's.


Mixed spices taking the lead-call and
buy, at g. G. Wheat's.
The fancy-dress ball rendered Miss
Augustine Davis, of Staunton, Va, Miss
Virgie Faust. of Washington, D. c., and
the Misses Marvin, Of Boston, Mass, on
Thursday evening last, by Mrs. VIM. E.
Craig, proved one of the most delightful
and ENJOYABLE society diversions Of this
season, The gracious hostess charmingly
attired as French peasant in cos
tune of pink and blue. presided with her
wonted animation and tact, gracefully as
sisted by Miss Augustine Davis. as
BALLET Dancer - Miss Virgie Faust, a
Washington favorite. as Princess OF
Waes,' wearing rich white satin, and
Misses Marvin in evening dress. Most of the
guests of both sexes were in costume and
about each there was something charac-
teristic and pretty, Dainty, sweet pansies
promenaded arm in arm with Jack at
Sea - ..Bopeep" went hunting her sheep
with a Knight of the Seventeenth Cen
tury; spanish Gypsey'' gravely crossed
the hand of ''Undine - Little Boy Blue
blew his horn and firted his sash in the
face of the princess of Wales, - who was
patiently guiding a Mexican cowboy
through the mazes of the dancers, land sc
on. Delightful refreshments were served
and dancing continued until morning
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

ST. FRANCIS SCHooL.-The session of
this excellent school will commence on
Monday next, the 5th. The patrons are
requested to let their children enter at the
opening, so that they may have the full
benefit of tthe sessions instruction. The
sisters would be glad to have the children
of:those who are not Catholics as.welI as OF
members of the church. Not only is the
course thorough one, but the morals as
we'll as the minds of the children are cul.
tivated, and the foundations of character
and future usefulness laid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01
To Owners of Minerals and Mineral
Properties,


We have effected arrangements with DR..
Traphagen, graduate of Columbia School of
Mines, for furnishing qualitdtiUe analyses of
iron and manganese ores, OchreS, &c. These
reports will determine the quality Of tho
metals and whether they are of sufficient
value to justify development, and will
be furnished free. Should qataptitatire
ANALYSIS be desired, it will be supplied at a
reasonable cost.
Parties sending specimens must pay all
charges of transportation on materials to
F. w. Traphagen, School of Mines, Co
lumbia College, N. Y.
In sending specimens for qualitative
analyses, piece from ] inch to | inch
square, or even less is amply sufficient.
Such specimens can be sent by mail at
small cost.
The result of the analysis will be pub
lished in the VIRGINIAN, the owners
name being designated by his initials.
Under this arrangement parties having
minerals upon their property can send
specimens and have them tested as to
quality acithout cost
REPORTS OF EXAMINATIONS OF ORES. sc.
Made for the VIRGINIAN.
No. 61S-J. A. B.. Greenville, Va, No.
CLAY, will bake to very fine dark red
color, suitable for coarse crockery.
No. 6l9.-J. A. B., No. Every fine
specimen high grade manganese ore.
No. CO. J. A. b.. No. 3-Mapganese
wad.
No. 620-J. A. b., No. 4-Same as above.
No. 621-J. A. B., No. 5-High grade
manganese ore crystalized.
No. 622-J. A. B., No.6-Very fine quail
ity high grade manganese ore; this ore
yielded on analysis the largest amount of
metallic manganese of any ore l have
known in Virginia.
No. 623-J. A. F., Greenyille, Va
Manganese iron ore; good quality.
Mixed spices-taking the lead-ca II and
buy, at G. c. Wheat's.
FOREIGN MISSIONARY DAY.-The first
Sunday in September is Foreign Mission
airy day at Mt. Tabor Lutheran church.
Rey ID. M. Gilbert, D. d., of Winchester,
will preach at II O'Clock. Those who have
received envelopes for our Foreign Mission
collection, will please bring or send them
in on that day. The Sunday school Will
also bring in the money boxes.
G. w. SPIGGLE.
Pastor Mt. Tabor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01
he German at the Hale House, on Tues

The German at the Hale House, on Tues
day night, in honor of Miss Faust, of
Washington, now visiting Mrs. w. E.
Craig, was in every respect a success
There were q couples On the floor, with
Mr.. W. G. Kinney as master of ceremo
MES, and to say that all enjoyed themselves
is but voicing what every one felt. II
could not well have been otherwise, where
there were SO many bright faces and bright
er minds to give zest to the occasion an6
do honor to the fair young visitor, whose
sojourn amongst us has been the source Of
so much pleasure to those whom she ha.
met.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

The largest and handsomest line OF
Black Goods ever brought to Staunton has
just been opened by Shirley Il Taylor.
These Goods are direct from the Importa.
lions and are sold very cheap.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Don't forget the Great Drive in Towels,
only Is cents, at Shirley & Taylor's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Shirley &c Taylor are the first in the
market with their New Fall Goods, and
they are lovely.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Watermelon Rind, for picking and pre-
serving, in prints of flowers, fish, &C., at
C. G. Wheat's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01
DUBLIC RENTING.

/
On the 10th day of September 1887, will offer
for rental at public auction, on the premises
the Stonewall Mills, consisting OF 81 merchant
mill and saw mill and the rights and appur-
fences thereto belonging. and the mil(er's
house and garden, situated on Naked Creek
Augusta CO., Va. for the term of one year be-
ginning on the 22d day of Nov. 1887.
The above property has excellent patron,
Gated.
Terms reasonable and to be made known or
day of rental. JOS. H. CRAUN Ag't,
For estate and heirs of Geo. Seawrght, dec d
aup25
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Watermelon Rind, for picking and pre-
serving, in prints of flowers, fish, &c., at
G.. G. Wheat s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Remember, Weller has the best stock Of
Black Goods in the city, and at the lowest
pricas mars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

For the prettiest spring Goods, go to
gram WELLERS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Ladies 9call and see the White Coco
just received at WELLER'S
mars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Green ginger for picking at G. G
Wheat'S
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New spring goods receiving dali y at
mars WEILER'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-09-01

Green ginger for picking at Q. Z.
Wheat's.
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%. w. RopGERs, DAVIS PETERSON, G. j. BELL.
late of late with of
Highland Co. stack Splitter & Co LongGlade
DODGERS, PETERSON & CO.,
Wholesale and RstGiL
n T, n n u u g